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It said in a statement: "The Premier League has been in discussions with the FA and EFL for several months regarding the challenges of the increasingly congested English football calendar, and ways in which we can work together to ease fixture congestion while also giving players a mid-season break.

"Provided space can be found in the calendar, we are open to this in principle and will continue constructive discussions with our football stakeholders to seek a workable solution."

A winter break could be introduced in the Premier League

Some of the top leagues across Europe, including Spain's La Liga, the Bundesliga in Germany and Italy's Serie A all take mid-season breaks.

The Premier League is expected to make an announcement about the next round of television rights next week, which could give more of a clue as to the possibility of such a break, with reports saying one has been referenced in tender documents.

The Times are reporting that the Premier League have warned broadcasters than a winter break could be introduced before 2022.